Friday, February 12, 2010

Help has arrived!

A couple of days ago I was whining on Facebook about how no one helps me around here and I'm tired of doing everything myself.

When I was doing my morning chores today, I realized I have lots of help and just haven't appreciated it.

For example, yesterday I painted the door to the chicken coop. The goats were more than happy to lend a hand. They have the red noses to prove it! Orion even climbed the ladder so I didn't have to.

Today Sweat Pea helped me clean the stall. She was by my side the whole time, even as I went back and forth between the stall and the poopy hay pile. That is until I hit her with the rake. I'm sorry Sweat Pea, it was an accident!

And the chickens, can't forget the chickens. They help with the previously mentioned poopy hay pile. They help take the high compact pile and spread it out so it is about an inch thick over a wide area.

I realized today that many people would be thankful to have the help I have. I promise to appreciate my helpers more.

Now, I just need to figure out how to get the guineas to do the dishes.

10 comments:

Oh yeah you have help alright lol!It is hard to do that stuff yourself but I bet given the choice of having that life, hard work and all or not having all of those "helpers" to care for you would not have it any other way. I know I have that conversation in my head quite often especially lately when it has been continuous rain, cold and mud to deal with.

We call our chickens "the inspectors" because they have to follow behind all the projects to make sure it's done properly. And of course, there is always a little bit of dirt or straw or something that they need to rearrange to their satisfaction. Very very helpful!

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Goals for 2010

Farm:• Figure out my overall focus for the farm • Expand goat herd • Plant more berry bushes• Plant more fruit trees• Improve garden soil• Research and decide if I want to do bees• Plant medicinal herbs • Learn to make more herbal remedies• Do something with Sweet Pea’s fleece• Have more success in the garden this year

Prep:• Expand food storage• Build and use more efficient solar oven• Become more confident with my rifle• Learn to shoot a pistol• Set up another water cistern• Explore alternative energy sources• Start canning again• Start sewing again • Learn to pressure can